Does it make you feel guilty when you illegally download music? (1 Viewer)

[BackCountrySnow]

I only feel guilty when i download albums from emerging bands and unknown bands. Those bands need the money to expand. However, with internationally known bands/artists I don't feel as much guilt. I try to justify my downloading by going to as many gigs as i can and by telling myself that the bulk of cd sales go to the record companies. :s

Discuss.

 

[bazookajoe]

Not at all

 

[katie tully]

shit no it does not

 

[Just.Snaz]

Nah. Unknown bands and such need the fame more than the money. So you download their songs to increase fame and then they can get money from all those other do-gooders who do buy their music.

And rich artists who've been in the industry for years, well I'm merely trying to help them against their greedy, materialistic obsession.

 

[Graney]

In the modern age it's impossible to own information, including music, and futile to try to enforce copyright. Information is completely free and I love it.

Bands need to work out alternative income methods.

 

[BackCountrySnow]

But then how would artists make a living?
Tour lots?

 

[melonkitten]

never.

 

[Graney]

But then how would artists make a living?
Tour lots?

Yes.
Merchadising, innovative marketing, dvds, extra's, new business models, idk. Be innovative.

Frankly, who cares if artists can't make a living from CD sales. I don't think anyone has an inviolable right to own and control information of any sort.

 

[BackCountrySnow]

I don't think anyone has an inviolable right to own and control information of any sort.

So on that same token do you believe writers shouldn't get any money for their books. They can just be turned into e-books for everyone to read?

 

[Graney]

So on that same token do you believe writers shouldn't get any money for their books. They can just be turned into e-books for everyone to read?

I think all information should be free. The authors can try to make money any way they please, but the idea of copyright is outdated.

Modern internet means this is the only practical morality.

 

[icraig88]

cunts like souljah boy deserve their music being illegally downloaded because shit artists like himself don't deserve money. so suck shit, and fucking suffer cunt.

but i do buy music that is actually worth listening to, they deserve the appreciation so i pay for their music.

 

[Graney]

The music industry has changed so much since pre-internet, 90's.

Distribution and access to new artists has become completely globalised. People are by and large, far more musically literate. Think about how much music festivals, and gigs have grown in that time.

Big day out started in 1992. There are now so many more festivals, so much bigger, Australia can draw bands from all over the world and the crowd is absolutely aware of every artist and their work.

General entry to a single performance by a major artist can cost $150+, the average price of a ticket to a major gig has shot up dramatically. More gigs are being played, more are selling out, and the prices are hugely increased over what they used to be.

Smaller gig attendance is up, and the whole live music scene in Australia has been bouyant for years,

Artists can't take all the benefits of the information age and expect no downside. The music industry and artists as a whole are way better off in a post-file sharing world.

 

[always.dreaming]

I only feel guilty when i download albums from emerging bands and unknown bands. Those bands need the money to expand.

Totally agree.

But i wouldn't feel the slightest trace of guilt if the band is enjoying any sort of commercial success.

 

[dodgyv]

Totally agree.

But i wouldn't feel the slightest trace of guilt if the band is enjoying any sort of commercial success.

What a Loser.....LOL still awake wtfff....ur sleeping habits as bad as mine. ANyways how was english....


and on this topic...im starting 2 feel slightly guilty But Mehhh Everyone does it So i start feeling Good about myself again mwhahaah ^^

 

[dodgyv]

hahah stop cyber stalking me.

Actually....I'm pulling an all nighter, I missed the test again on Friday so i'm doing it today/tomorrow. I've been stuyding all day, and am taking a break for a while.

Can't be as bad as mine...at least you'r going to bed in a bit, I won't be sleeping until tomorrow arvo =[

How was maths ? Do you do gen or 2u ?

OMG Your a wanker i cant believe u missed the test again.....i do 3unit maths....and i fcked it cause i didnt take a sicky like u. i just study and did wtf i could in 1hour....since 3maths right after English TEST
2unit i study what i could in 4hours...
History....didnt even study......just wrote i could
physics study 1 hour after my history exam Mehhh did what i could
then it was PARTY PARTY PARTY
then sunday came and studied 4hours for my Ext history....

MY life story durings trials fcked it....But mehhh dont give a shit....At least i didnt take a sickii like u MOFO

 

[BackCountrySnow]

cunts like souljah boy deserve their music being illegally downloaded because shit artists like himself don't deserve money. so suck shit, and fucking suffer cunt.

but i do buy music that is actually worth listening to, they deserve the appreciation so i pay for their music.

He's not the one who suffers when you download Crank dat.

 

[beve]

He's not the one who suffers when you download Crank dat.

my ears bled.

as for feeling guilty; you'll find most indie bands wouldn't have a fan base anywhere near what they've achieved thanks to the internet.

anyway; anything thats worth it's salt i'll buy on cd or vinyl. =)

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